For the supply, commissioning and support for an automated pantograph early warning hook - up detection and prevention system working under 3 kv dc, 25 kv ac and 50 kv ac conditions.
Transnet SOC Ltd · Tender no. TFR/2026/06/0200/7404/RFI
- Closing date
- 28 Oct 2026, 10:00
- Type
- Request for Information
- Briefing session
- 14 Oct 2026, 10:00 (optional)
- TEAMS
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Submission
- See tender documents
- Special conditions
- Yes, Non-compulsory Bidders are required to confirm their attendance and to send their contact details including the number of representatives (where applicable) to the following address: gladys.mtambo@transnet.net . This is to ensure that Transnet may make the necessary arrangements for the briefing session. Refer to paragraph 2 for details.
Tender documents
- RFI.pdf
- Annexure B -BBH8208_Early_warning_pantograph_detection_system_Vandalise_ZXQjxZ1.pdf
- Annexure A - Evaluation Criteria document.pdf
Source: National Treasury eTenders portal. View on eTenders (search for tender no. TFR/2026/06/0200/7404/RFI). Contact details are in the official documents.
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